Villa Alamanda, situated ten minutes east
of the cultural town of Ubud, is
approached through the traditional Balinese woodcarvers' village of Tengkulak.
Perched high on a ridge above the Petanu
River, with valley views, the graceful architecture
of this thatched hideaway blends contemporary elegance with ethnic
charm.
Designed to harmonise with the environment and utilising local
materials, this exclusive villa comfortably sleeps
up to eight people in four stylish and spacious
air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.
Elegant teak furniture is complemented by clean lines, natural
colours and local artwork. A sizeable, open-air lounge and dining
terrace overhangs the jungle, creating a real feeling of space. Villa
Alamanda presents tropical living at its best.
The property is built on the side of a hill; the living area
and bedrooms are all on the same level with steps leading down into the
garden. A large gate opens onto a paved parking area, where indigenous
‘serai' stone walls portray a jigsaw of shapes.
Timeworn statues of comical characters greet the guests as
they step into the cool interior of the villa through a set of antique
double doors. Inside, the hallway extends towards a T-shaped wooden
terrace.
Furnished with antiques, this breezy open-air living area runs
the length of the house and boasts a delightful dining section that
just out over the tranquil gardens as they tumble into the steep ravine.
The garden and pool area provide the perfect spot for
relaxation. The garden is equipped with a large bale with plenty of
space to stretch out and enjoy the afternoons in luxurious style.
The garden area is large enough for children play or
for you to entertain friends.
Villa Alamanda is located in Ubud.
- An hour and fifteen minutes' drive from Ngurah Rai
international airport, Ubud is Bali's centre for fine arts,
dance and music; while the surrounding villages are home to Bali's most
accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers.
- This remarkable town is encompassed by magnificent terraced
rice fields, rivers, traditional villages, art and craft communities,
ancient temples and palaces. It is located 300 metres above
sea level in the foothills of the central mountain range;
this gives it a fresher, more pleasant climate than the southern
coastal regions.
- The numerous art galleries in Ubud
feature traditional and modern work; the museums showcase the island's
rich history, and the shops and the market stalls sell handicrafts,
jewellery, woodcarvings, textiles, paintings and antiques.
- There are many, well-presented, cultural
performances staged in the town, in particular the
Hindu epic, the Ramayana; also the Kecak dance, the fire dance, the
monkey dance and the Legong dance.
- The countryside around Ubud is
particularly beautiful, with an abundance of trails offering memorable
walks through the peaceful rice fields.
- The location is convenient for tours all over the island
and is only a forty-minute drive from the coast.
